All Obituaries

Carolyn (Fields) Martin of Winchester, passed peacefully with grace, surrounded by family at the age of 73 on December 4th as a result of extended illness. Predeceased by her devoted parents Vivian Young (Mother) in 2019, Keith Fields (Father) in 2014, and; her beloved brother Curtis Fields in 1974.  She is survived by her adoring husband Ted Martin; two doting children Laura (Carson) Wallace, Steven Martin; two sisters Catherine (Fields) Chambers, Diana (Mike) Thorn; four loving...

Milton Charles Shaffer, 83 of Winchester, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022 at Reid Health in Richmond.  He was born on November 4, 1939 in Kasson West Virginia to George and Adis (Mouser) Shaffer.  Charles was a 1959 graduate of Belington High School in West Virginia.  He worked at Anchor Hocking Glass for 43 years and was the Union President.  He attended services at Chapelwood Baptist Church to get the Gospel Singing.  Charles also loved working with wood...

Barbara Ann Landers was born to Verne Wayne Wall and Elizabeth (Grubbs) Wall on August 3, 1938.  She married the love of her life, Lowell Landers, on September 13, 1957. She spent her life loving and taking care of her family.  She loved to crochet and to give away her beautiful afghans.  She loved to cook and to host big family dinners.  Her joy came from caring for her family and friends.  She was the ultimate caregiving and provider of love for so many. ...

Beverly “Bev” Vardaman, 83, passed away on Sunday November 27 at The Springs in Richmond, IN.  She was born on September 2, 1939 in Greenville, Ohio to Florence Virginia Pendlum Bowen and David Benjamin Bowen.  Beverly graduated from Lynn H. S.  in 1957 and attended classes at IUE.  She was retired from Saint Vincent Hospital.  Her favorite hobby was genealogy and she also enjoyed miniatures and watching sports.  She will be missed by her...

Julie Ann Wicker, age 63, of Winchester, IN passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 26, 2022 after an extended illness. Julie was born on Saturday, December 13, 1958 in Winchester to her parents George Tharp and (Madonna) Melrose (Mosier) Tharp who predecease her. Julie’s grandparents were Charles and Ruby Mosier and Alphaeus and Ethel Tharp. She grew up in Parker City, IN and attended schools there. She worked as a CNA at local nursing homes. Julie had an infectious laugh and...

Angela M. Trimble, 41, of Saratoga, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at the Randolph Nursing Home in Winchester.  She was born on September 17, 1981, in Union City, Indiana to Gary and Linda (Burkett) Tucker.  Angela was a CNA at Randolph Nursing Home.  She enjoyed going skating with her girls. Angela is survived by her daughters, Gloria Trimble, Andrea Trimble, and Mary Trimble; and a stepdaughter, Jazmen Trimble. Angela was preceded in death by her parents. A...

Herbert Rex Collins, 88, of Winchester, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at Pine Knoll Rehabilitation Center.  He was born on March 22, 1934, in Randolph County, Indiana to Milford and Elizabeth (Hall) Collins.  Rex worked construction for 50 years, pastored in Jay County for four years, and at the Olive Branch Church.  He also worked as a Reserve Deputy at the Randolph County Sheriff’s Department for 14 years.  He raced cars and riding motorcycles,...

Kenneth “Kenny” G. Leach, 80, of Winchester, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at his home in Winchester.  He was born on January 22, 1942, in Connersville, Indiana to Kenneth and Mary (Duncan) Leach. Kenny owned and operated Kenny Leach Construction for over 40 years.  He also was retired from the Winchester Fire Department after 20 years.  He was also a passionate golfer; he had 6 holes-in-one.  Kenny also enjoyed IU Basketball, Cincinnati Reds...

Patty L. Horn, 96, of Winchester, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022 in Winchester.   She was born on March 17, 1926, in Winchester, to John and Lora (Sarber) Bauer. Patty was a 1944 graduate of Winchester High School and attended Ball State University.  In her younger years she worked at the Randolph County Credit Bureau and worked at Ohio Valley Gas, retiring in 1990.  Patty was a member of the Main Street Christian Church now Countryside Christian Church, Tri...

Patsy Sue Sheets (Deniston) was born June 29th, 1943 passed away on Monday, November 7th, 2022 at the age of 79. Patsy passed away at home surrounded by family. She was the daughter of the late Frank James Deniston and Sara Kathryn (Midlam) Deniston. She is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, William T Sheets and a son John Michael Sheets.  She is survived by 4 sons, Clark A. Sheets (Theresa) of Montana, William B. Sheets (Machelle) of South Carolina, James E. Sheets...